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2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III magnetic
| Acmonital (ferritic) | 10 g | 29.1 mm |
| Issuer | Italy |
|---|---|
| King | Vittorio Emanuele III (1900-1946) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1939-1943 |
| Value | 2 Lire (2 ITL) |
| Currency | Lira (1861-2001) |
| Composition | Acmonital (ferritic) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 29.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Eagle in profile, with outstretched wings and head left has fasces with axe in the claws. The eagle is encircled by a laurel wreath made by two branches. Where the branches meet together is present the Shield of Savoy that divides the value below. The date is on the left of the value, while and the mint mark and the year in Fascist Era are right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALIA
1941
L. 2
XIX
R
Translation:
Italy
1941
L. 2
XIX
Lire 2
Engraver: Giuseppe Romagnoli
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Coins in pure acmonital are magnetic and more brilliant and darker that coins km# 76a, that have also a part of Nickel.Even if the date 1942 have a high mintage, many coins were melted so are rare to find.
Interesting fact
The 2 Lire coin featuring Victor Emmanuel III, which was minted from 1939 to 1943, was made of a unique alloy called Acmonital, which is a type of ferritic stainless steel. This alloy was chosen for its durability and resistance to corrosion, making it an ideal material for coins that were intended to be used extensively in circulation. The use of Acmonital in the production of coins was a significant innovation in the field of numismatics at the time, and it contributed to the coin's distinctive appearance and longevity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 R | 4873000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 R | 5742000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 R | 1865000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 R | 2450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 R | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Lire - Victor Emmanuel III (magnetic) 1939-1943 coin.
